Vintage Retro ear clips earrings. 18k yellow gold, diamonds, lapis lazuli. Made in the USA by Raymond Yard.
Vintage Retro ear clip earrings in 18k yellow gold, diamonds and lapis lazuli. Made in the USA by Raymond Yard.
Measurements
Weight: 14.2 grams.
Length: 7/8 inch.
Estimated diamond weight: just under 0.50 carat total.
Description :
A clever and sophisticated design of concentric gold swirls integrating into one another, transforming fluidly from one form to the next. The design is more complex than first appears - drawing the eye inward toward the rich blue lapis lazuli cabochons and then upwards to the trio of diamonds that complete a gold tapering section.
Diamonds are particularly lively and bright.
Clip-on fittings are suitable for both pierced and non-pierced ears.
Elegant and bold without excess, these earrings reflect the understated confidence associated with Raymond Yard jewelry. Well made and comfortable to wear, as expected from a high-end American jeweler.
Marks and Metal: Clips marked YARD 750.
Condition:
Good with negligible wear commensurate with age. Please see enlarged pictures and don't hesitate to ask questions which we will do our best to answer.
THE STORY:
Raymond C. Yard was one of the great American jewelry houses of the 20th century, renowned for refined craftsmanship, exceptional gemstones, and understated elegance. Founded by Raymond C. Yard, a former executive at Marcus & Co., the firm became known for creating sophisticated jewels for prominent American families and high society during the Art Deco and Retro periods. Unlike some contemporaries, Yard favored impeccable quality and timeless design over overt flamboyance, making the house especially admired by collectors today.
Lapis Lazuli was long classified as a semi-precious gemstone, though it has been prized since antiquity for its intense blue color and rarity. In recent years, increasing demand and the limited availability of fine material—particularly from historic Afghan sources—have made high-quality lapis increasingly desirable and expensive.
